[Recommended Fix] 1996 Porsche Turbo won’t unlock or start - key code problem?

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Need my 1996 Porsche Turbo's key code to program a new transponder key

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Can’t believe this worked on my 1996 Porsche Turbo. Huge thanks!

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1996 Porsche Turbo.

Really hoping this unlocks my 1996 Porsche Turbo's mystery code.

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